CNC Wire Forming Machine | Bent Angle Pins in One Cycle
See a servo CNC 3D wire forming machine bend thin coated steel rod into precise L-shaped angle pins, with the finished parts checked right off the machine.
Key Specifications
- Materials
- Thin coated steel wire rod
Key Features
- Bends thin steel rod into angle pins in one automatic cycle
- Multiple servo stations form several bends without re-fixturing
- Continuous wire feed keeps cycle times short on long parts
- Finished pins come out with consistent bend angles
How Are Thin Steel Rods Bent into Angle Pins in One Cycle?
Short answer: On a servo CNC 3D wire forming machine. This video shows multi-station tooling gripping and bending thin coated steel rod into L-shaped angle pins in a single automatic cycle - the finished parts are lifted straight off the machine with consistent bend angles.
What the Video Demonstrates
| Stage | Equipment | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Feed | Wire guide into the head | Rod presented to the dies at speed |
| Clamp | Sliding clamp and shear blocks | Rod held firm without surface damage |
| Form | Servo bending arms and mandrel | Clean L-bend in one cycle |
| Check | Manual pickup at the station | Finished angle pin inspected by hand |
Key Applications
- Crank and lever pins for mechanisms and appliances
- Hooks, brackets and angle supports from coated wire
- Furniture and fixture hardware in thin rod sizes
- High-volume wire parts needing repeatable bend angles
Multi-Station CNC Forming vs. Single-Station Bending
| Criterion | Single-station bender | Multi-station CNC forming |
|---|---|---|
| Bends per setup | One at a time, re-fixtured | Several in one cycle |
| Bend consistency | Operator dependent | Servo-programmed |
| Cycle time | Slower on multi-bend parts | Short, continuous feed |
| Coated wire finish | Risk of scuffing | Guided, clean forming |
FAQ
What wire sizes can this forming machine handle? The video demonstrates thin coated rod; the same head style covers a range of small diameters once the dies and guides are matched to your wire.
Can it produce parts with several bends, not just one? Yes - the servo stations work in sequence, so cranks and multi-angle pins are completed in a single cycle without re-fixturing.
Does bending damage the coating on the rod? The guided clamp and mandrel hold the coated surface cleanly, which is why the finished pins show no scuff marks at the bend.